NOI HT941025N0057 Exakt Pathology Saw NMCSD.pdf

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

HT941025N0057

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT AND

IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA), Healthcare Contracting Division - West (HCD-W), Echo Branch intends to negotiate and award a firm-fixed price purchase order (PO) contract to supply and install the Exakt Model 312 Pathology Saw for the Anatomic Pathology Division at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.501(a) Sole Source acquisitions and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), only one source being available to meet the Government’s needs, to:

EXAKT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

13501 RAILWAY DR, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73114-2283

UEI: L1D4N2NY24C6

CAGE: 3FC32

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing; the business size standard is 800 (# of employees). The Product Service Code (PSC) is 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies.

The requirement is for a supply purchase order and installation of Exakt Model 312 Pathology Saw. The vendor will provide and install the unit and all associated parts and/or accessories required to leave the unit fully operational.

The vendor will provide on-site training to ensure the unit is operated and maintained in a safe and effective manner.

Location: NMCSD – 34800 Bob Wilson Dr, San Diego, CA 92134.

Estimated Delivery Date: 15 April 2025

Based on market research and previous acquisition history, it has been determined that Exakt Technologies, Inc., is the only source that can meet the Government’s specialized requirement.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation document exists for this requirement. Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capability statement that includes management and technical data and cost information, in sufficient detail and with convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to provide the required pathology saw locally. Capability statements shall not exceed six (8.5 x 11 inch) pages using a font size no smaller than 10-point. All capability statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government. A request for documentation or additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source purchase order.

If a vendor challenges the basis of this requirement, please email capability statements as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to Michelle Sanders at michelle.e.sanders6.civ@health.mil and Bobbie Dobberstein at bobbie.s.dobberstein.ctr@health.mil. The closing date for challenges is no later than 10:00 a.m. (Pacific), 20 March 2025.

NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED.